Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
Water loading helps a bit but probably not as much as you think it does. Also not sure why PEDs matter in a pic.
Oh, sorry.... I mentioned the PEDs in a (failed) attempt to clarify- while I am very lean and have a fair amount of muscular development, I do not look like the guy in that photo. He is much more muscular than me. I just didn't want anyone thinking I was making some bs internet claim. I do pretty well for a natural lifter with average genetics, but I am not hyperdeveloped like the guys you see in bodybuilding competitions.
I also run a terrible 40, in case anyone is interested. Something like a 5.12, lol. [Reply]
Originally Posted by el borracho:
Oh, sorry.... I mentioned the PEDs in a (failed) attempt to clarify- while I am very lean and have a fair amount of muscular development, I do not look like the guy in that photo. He is much more muscular than me. I just didn't want anyone thinking I was making some bs internet claim. I do pretty well for a natural lifter with average genetics, but I am not hyperdeveloped like the guys you see in bodybuilding competitions.
I also run a terrible 40, in case anyone is interested. Something like a 5.12, lol.
Push a little too hard today at the gym after spending the last five days on a very low calorie diet purge with tons of water and decaf tea.
When I finished my 63 minutes on the elliptical and was going to lift, got the tingling in my ears and arms and saw stars from being dehydrated and not enough in my system.
By the time I got home and took a shower my arms were dead and tingling and drank a gallon of water so far.
Tomorrow I go back to eating 1200-1500 calories. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
Push a little too hard today at the gym after spending the last five days on a very low calorie diet purge with tons of water and decaf tea.
When I finished my 63 minutes on the elliptical and was going to lift, got the tingling in my ears and arms and saw stars from being dehydrated and not enough in my system.
By the time I got home and took a shower my arms were dead and tingling and drank a gallon of water so far.
Originally Posted by Dunit35:
Damn man. Be careful.
Once about 17-18 year ago, I worked out way too hard, lost tons of water via sweat as I sweat like a fat black whore in church, got dehydrated, thought I was going to throw up as a I got nauseous, sat on the toilet in the gym, started to tingle, my ears went deaf and I passed out. Not sure how long I was out but when I woke my legs were numb from sitting on the toilet too long.
I know the onset feeling and luckily got enough water in me at the gym to hold off until I got home. It's a horrible feeling. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
Push a little too hard today at the gym after spending the last five days on a very low calorie diet purge with tons of water and decaf tea.
When I finished my 63 minutes on the elliptical and was going to lift, got the tingling in my ears and arms and saw stars from being dehydrated and not enough in my system.
By the time I got home and took a shower my arms were dead and tingling and drank a gallon of water so far.
I do dumbbell bench. I'm not strong at all so don't make fun of me. I do 2x10@45 each arm, 2x10@50, 1x10@55, 1x6-8@60, and 1x3-4@65. Today I was able to get 1x2@70.
I weighed in at 176 today. I haven't lost any since July, which I prefer to not lose anymore. I'd prefer to gain about 10 lbs of muscle. I have had zero luck in that department. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dunit35:
Machine bench or dumbbell bench?
I do dumbbell bench. I'm not strong at all so don't make fun of me. I do 2x10@45 each arm, 2x10@50, 1x10@55, 1x6-8@60, and 1x3-4@65. Today I was able to get 1x2@70.
I weighed in at 176 today. I haven't lost any since July, which I prefer to not lose anymore. I'd prefer to gain about 10 lbs of muscle. I have had zero luck in that department.
Always start with free weight movements if your goal is added muscle. In fact, I think it should be this way for most people. So DB or BB press. If you want to add machines do them after, as finishing exercises and for higher reps if you are concerned about the "pump." [Reply]
